Enhancing Emergency Response: Fire and Disaster Management Agency Introduces New System for Emergency Medical Services Utilizing My Number Card
Tokyo, Japan – August 12, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) today announced the official publication of “Shobo-kyu No. 284: Expenses Payable to the National Association of Fire Chiefs for Emergency Medical Services Utilizing the My Number Card (My-Kyukyu)”, dated August 12, 2025. This significant development marks a crucial step in leveraging the My Number Card system to streamline and improve emergency medical services across the nation.
The newly released notification outlines the financial framework for the implementation of “My-Kyukyu,” a system designed to integrate the My Number Card with emergency medical response operations. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency services by providing medical personnel with swift and secure access to vital patient information during critical situations.
The My Number Card, Japan’s national identification system, offers a secure and verifiable way to access personal information. By enabling its use in emergency medical scenarios, the FDMA anticipates several key benefits:
- Improved Patient Information Access: During emergencies, timely access to a patient’s medical history, allergies, current medications, and other crucial health data can significantly impact treatment decisions. The My-Kyukyu system will facilitate this secure information sharing, allowing emergency responders to make more informed and rapid interventions.
- Reduced Administrative Burden: By digitizing and centralizing essential patient information, the system is expected to reduce the administrative burden on both emergency medical personnel and healthcare institutions. This will allow responders to focus more of their time and energy on direct patient care.
- Enhanced Data Accuracy and Security: The My Number Card system is built with robust security measures, ensuring the privacy and integrity of sensitive medical information. This will help to prevent errors and protect patient data from unauthorized access.
- Streamlined Communication and Coordination: The integration of the My Number Card is expected to improve communication and coordination between emergency medical teams, ambulance services, and receiving hospitals, leading to a more seamless patient transfer process.
The notification specifically addresses the “expenses payable to the National Association of Fire Chiefs” in relation to the My-Kyukyu system. This suggests a collaborative effort between the FDMA and the National Association of Fire Chiefs to develop, implement, and manage the necessary infrastructure and operational guidelines for this new system. While specific details regarding the financial allocations are not elaborated upon in the public notification, the mention of these expenses underscores the commitment to ensuring the smooth and effective rollout of this vital initiative.
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has been actively exploring innovative solutions to bolster Japan’s emergency response capabilities. The introduction of the My-Kyukyu system is a testament to this commitment, aiming to harness the potential of digital identification for the betterment of public health and safety. This forward-looking approach is poised to make a significant positive impact on how emergency medical services are delivered throughout Japan.
消防救第284号 マイナ保険証を活用した救急業務（マイナ救急）で全国消防長会に対して支払う経費について（令和７年８月12日）
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